Shopping in New York - What to buy?

[disco1]

Hi guys,
I'm off to NY next week for a few days and need some shopping tips on what to buy and from where.

The general feedback I've had from mates is to buy American stuff like Timberland boots, Ralph Lauren Polos, North Face..etc...etc. The savings on these items is almost 50% on the UK RRP.

Anyone have any tips? Best bargains? Best shops?

Cheers
D1

[Swilly]

Get me a double-decaff-latte-espresso-lite...

...i'll pay you back !!

[hornetrider]

I would buy lots of Apple stuff personally, get yourself a bag of iPhones

[rich1231]

Novel idea here, why no buy what you want.

Or do you want us to tell you that as well?

[disco1]

rich1231 said:

Novel idea here, why no buy what you want.

Or do you want us to tell you that as well?

As I've never been before I thought it might be good to get some helpful NY tips, if you got some, share them, if not....

[sjg]

Apple stuff is actually the same cost at the tax-free Dixons at the airport once you add on NY sales tax. iPhones in the US are only sold with a contract, as with the situation here now.

Clothes are generally good, Century 21 (by ground zero) is always worth a look. At Macys, go to the visitors centre, show your passport and you get an 11% discount card. If you're into photography, B&H is well worth a visit.

[eightseventhree]

can get me a hot dog. not one of those fancy $1.50 wall street ones either . .

[Targarama]

hornetrider said:

I would buy lots of Apple stuff personally, get yourself a bag of iPhones

Nope. You need to register with AT&T upon purchase now. Hard to get 3G phones unlocked (I know, I'm waiting to get one onto my company Vodafone SIM). I don't think there is such a thing as a new original phone for sale from Apple now.

[GreigM]

order stuff NOW from amazon.com and get it delivered to your hotel...cheapest way because if you mail order from out of state then you don't pay tax....I've mail ordered all sorts of stuff in the past from cameras, ipods through to brake pads and a ferrari clutch...saved me a small fortune.

NY is good, but as the USA goes not the cheapest.

In the city:
B&H Photo video - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ - great for photography, audio etc
J&R - http://www.jr.com/ - good for lots of electronics
Paragon Sports - http://www.paragonsports.com - great cheap sports shop

Clothes - if you have the time get to the Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall - http://www.jerseygardens.com/ - just by Newark airport, easy to get to in reality and will save a lot of cash compared to the city.

Basically there's everything you could ever want - if you're stuggling to find somethign let me know - I'll be out next week too

[Alexandra]

I suggest going for the experience, the places and the people. The items you can buy anywhere.

[Targarama]

disco1 said:

Hi guys,
I'm off to NY next week for a few days and need some shopping tips on what to buy and from where.

The general feedback I've had from mates is to buy American stuff like Timberland boots, Ralph Lauren Polos, North Face..etc...etc. The savings on these items is almost 50% on the UK RRP.

Anyone have any tips? Best bargains? Best shops?

Cheers
D1

It only saves money if you are intending on buying the product in the first place! Otherwise you've still spent $49.95 (+ tax) that you were not going to spend...

Jeans are cheap as chips - in fact much better choice and lower prices all round for men's clothing.

[tamore]

every time i go to new york, i find it's very easy to buy a layer of bodyfat weighing about 5 lbs.

[chris_w666]

Go to macy's and get the discount as said. IIRC you don't pay sales tax on clothes and shoes and at the minute they are working out roughly 40-50% cheaper than eqivalent products here.

Electricals are not such great bargains unless you really want or need them.

Oh and can I have a hot dog too.

[TEKNOPUG]

Go to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Get bus to "Woodberry Common" - imagine Lakeside and Bluwater combined - only bigger. Buy clothes, suits, shirts, shoes etc.

As a bonus, you drive past "Bada Bing!" on the way there and back

[anonymous-user]

If you're sporty, try Niketown, just off 5th avenue. I stocked up with my favourite running shoes at $60 a pair, compared to £60 here. Which is a genuine saving to me as I get through 4 pairs a year.

If you have children then try Abercrombie & Fitch, young people seem to like it. Shopping there is not too painful, as the staff are all models I've been told!.

[disco1]

Thanks for the input guys, as I only have 4 days there with the majority going to sight seeing I'll probably stick to 5th and Madison areas for shopping.

I've been on a few New york websites looking at Timberland boots, you can get the nice classic light brown ones for $100 in the sales! I think they costs £120+ in the shops here.

That Paragon Sports looks pretty tasty on the bargain hunt trail, lots of bits for peanuts.

Bring it on!!!!

[Nickyboy]

Alexandra said:

I suggest going for the experience, the places and the people. The items you can buy anywhere.

+1

Myself and some friends are going to New York in 3 weeks and the girls are all excited about shopping at Bloomingdales, Macys etc but i suggested going to the stores and seeing what you like then buying the actual items at a out of town mall as its 20-30% cheaper then in the city.

[TedMaul]

I'm off to Tescos later, I was thinking of buying some bread and milk, does anyone have any other suggestions? What is Tescos good for?

[The Ben]

hornetrider said:

I would buy lots of Apple stuff personally, get yourself a bag of iPhones

Why, they are CRAP-IO

[audidoody]

Are you related to the bloke on the other thread who asked how much rent he should pay?